Advertising device



Jan. 22, 1929.

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Application filed May 3, 1928. serialNo. 274,726.

The main object of this invention is to provide an advertising device inwhich a plurality of panels, upon which advertising matter is displayed,are mounted so that they are capable of rotation. when the frame uponwhich the panels rest rotates. l/Vith a device such as disclosed bothsides of the panels are readable and as these panels are mounted on arotating frame all of the advertising matter displayed on the panels maybe read by a single observer.

Another object of this invention is to provide an advertising deviceusing a plurality of panels which are rotatable about an individual axisand all of the panels in turn rotate on a frame so that all of thepanels are presented. to an observer. This is accomplished through themedium of a train of gears cooperating with each other in such mannerthat, as the panels are presented to the wind. and turnthe frame, thegears will transmit a rotational motion to the individual panels.

The above and other objects will become apparent in the descriptionbelow, in which characters of reference refer to like-named parts in thedrawing.

Referring briefly to the drawing, Figure 1 is a front elevational viewof the advertising device.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the same.

Figure 3 is a cross sectional View takenon line 3-3 of Figure 1illustrating the train of gears which rotate the panels upon their axes.

Referring in detail to the drawing, the numeral indicates one of aplurality of rectangular panels. Intermediate the width of these panels,at both ends, studs 11 are mounted thereon. The ends of these studsinsert into openings provided in the frames of the device. The upperstuds insert in openings in a substantially square skeleton frame 12 andthe lower studs of these panels register in openings of a solidsubstantially square frame 13. The upper frame 12 is directly connectedto the lower frame by tie rods 14: and 15 so that these tie rods form aunit. A shaft 16 rigidly mounted on a base 17 projects upwardly from thelatter and passes through both frames, the upper end of said shaftprojecting somewhat from the top of the upper frame 12. This upperprojecting end of the shaft receives the sleeve 18 of a directionalweather-vane 19 which is rotatable independently on said shaft. Theupper frame is provided with intersecting cross braces 20 and at thecorners of these frames the studs 11, forming parts of the panels, areournaled. The lower frame 13 has these studs 11 passing therethrough.The studs project from the underside of the lower frame 13 and have spurgears 21 attached thereto. The central shaft 16, which passes throughthe upper and lower frames 12 and 13 respec tively, has a spur gear 22rigidly seated on the base 17. This spur gear 22 remains stationary andis not capable of rotation, being secured in some desirable manner.Mounted on the frame and rotatable therewith is a plurality of studs 23which project downwards ly from the underside of said lower frame 13 andare located between the spur gears 21 and 22. Each of these studs has anidler pinion gear 24: rotatably mounted thereon.

The device is used for advertising, having the advertising matterdisplayed on both' sides of the panel 10. This device may be used as anoutdoor or indoor article. In using it as an outdoor article theweather-vane 19 forms part of the structure. This weather-vane is freelyrotatable about the shaft 16 and is always headed into the wind therebyindicating the direction of the wind. The frames are adapted to berotated about the shaft 16 in both directions. Rotation occursintermittently when a wind current strikes a surface of one or morepanels. The wind exerts a pressure upon these panels and rotates theentire frames and panels. As the lower frame is rotated the idlerpinions 2 1, meshing with the first or stationary spur gear 22 and thespur gear 21 causes these panels to rotate individually about their axesthereby displaying both of their surfaces which, in this manner, may beread by an observer.

It is to be noted that certain changes in form and construction may bemade without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

I claim:

1. An advertising device comprising a stationary base, a stationaryshaft projecting from said base, a frame rotatable on said shaft,rotatable panels mounted on said frame, said panels being adapted torotate said frame when coming in contact with an air current, gears onsaid panels, and means on said stationary shaft and frame engaging saidpanel gears for rotating said panels when said frame is rotated.

2. An advertising device comprising a stationary base, a stationaryshaft rojectin from said base, aframe rotatab e on said shaft, rotatablepanels mounted on said frame, said panels being adapted to rotate saidframe when coming in contact with an air current, gears on said panels,a gear rigid with said stationary shaft, and idler pinions rotatablymounted on said frame engaging said panel gears and said stationarygears to rotate said panels when said frame is ro- 10 tated. y

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

ERNEST RUEGGER.

